12 Vacancies Open At Fairmont The Norfolk

The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a General Cashier position in a luxury hospitality environment. This role focuses on managing daily cash operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting financial controls within the hotel’s finance department. The job is located in Kenya and involves working in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting with opportunities for career growth and employee benefits like discounted travel and learning programs.

What it offers

This is a full-time, permanent position in Finance at a luxury hotel in Kenya. The role emphasizes financial integrity, compliance, and operational support for cash handling, reconciliation, and team collaboration. Benefits include employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and involvement in conservation initiatives.

Who can apply

Applicants must have a diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with 2–3 years of experience in cash handling or accounting, preferably in hospitality. A CPA qualification (Part I) or equivalent is preferred. Strong attention to detail, numerical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required. Willingness to work weekends and holidays is mandatory.

What you'll do

• Daily cash control: Collect, verify, reconcile, and securely account for cash, cheques, credit card vouchers, and remittances.
• Financial asset safeguarding: Manage petty cash, staff disbursements, and bank deposits while ensuring compliance with hotel policies.
• Record-keeping: Maintain accurate cash records and reports for auditors and stakeholders.
• Operational support: Assist Front Office and Food & Beverage teams with cash availability, especially during peak periods.
• Internal controls: Participate in surprise cash counts, reconciliations, and training on financial procedures.
• Team collaboration: Support cross-functional activities, including training and knowledge sharing.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial and statutory requirements, including cash and foreign exchange controls.

How to apply

• Apply through the Fairmont job portal (external reference: REF119384Y).
• Submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• Ensure all required documents meet the hotel’s standards for confidentiality and integrity.

Good to know

• The role is based at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya, with a focus on luxury hospitality and conservation.
• Benefits include employee discounts, learning programs, and opportunities to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts (e.g., rehabilitating endangered species).
• The position requires flexibility, accountability, and discretion due to sensitive financial responsibilities.